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free speech

NOUN
right to express uncensored opinions
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Free-speech advocates and civil libertarians denounced the arrest as a chilling example of law enforcement overreach.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2025

Free-speech advocates and civil liberties leaders say the law is so broad it in effect can be used to stifle even peaceful forms of dissent.

From Washington Post • Jan. 26, 2023

Free-speech groups have rallied behind Ms. Lopez Prater.

From Washington Times • Jan. 13, 2023

Free-speech and human-rights advocates warned the policies would lead to censorship and be used as a template by more repressive governments.

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2020

Free-speech legislation for student journalists has been expanding throughout the country.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2017




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